During her match against Karolina Muchova, Paula Badosa was forced to retire while trailing 2-4 in the first set. The Spanish player took a medical timeout for a left thigh and groin injury but was unable to continue. The moment was emotionally charged, as Badosa broke down in tears during the sixth game, clearly in distress both physically and mentally.

The injury that ended her run

Badosa’s decision to retire came after struggling to move freely on court. The medical team assessed her condition during the timeout, but the pain proved too severe. Her withdrawal marked another setback in a season already marred by physical issues.

Tommy Paul in 2025

Ranked world no.15, Tommy played his last match on the 30^th of August when he was overcome by world no.16 Alexander Bublik 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 in the 3^rd round of the U.S. Open (draw)

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This season the American has managed to achieve a composed 29-13 win-loss record. Tommy Paul’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Adelaide, Dallas, Houston and Rome.

He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters). The main draw will start on the 1st of October.

Paula Badosa in 2025

Now ranked no.18, Badosa played her last match on the 28^th of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.15 Karolina Muchova in the 3^rd round and the scoreline was 4-2 .

This year Badosa achieved a composed 18-13 match record. Paula Badosa’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open.